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madisen21 Author

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imessage not activating

I moved carriers & upgraded my phone from a 12pro max to 13 pro max and cannot get my iMessage to activate using my phone number instead of my email address.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on May 22, 2022 3:20 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on May 22, 2022 3:21 PM

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number

First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you

If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS Only)

If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...

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